How to Add a Shortcut in Google Drive (2026)
Add a shortcut to a file or folder in Google Drive — the replacement for 'Add to My Drive'. Plus deleting shortcuts, what they break, and when to use them vs a real copy.
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How to Back Up Your Computer to Google Drive (2026)
Back up your Windows or Mac computer to Google Drive automatically using Drive for desktop — pick which folders sync, mirror vs stream, and recover deleted files.
How to Copy a Folder in Google Drive (2026)
Copy a folder in Google Drive — the built-in 'Make a copy' workaround, the multi-select method, the Apps Script method, and how shortcuts can save the copy entirely.
How to Password Protect a Google Drive Folder (2026)
Google Drive folders don't have native passwords — here's how to get the same protection: restrict sharing, encrypt a ZIP, use Drive's Confidential mode, or third-party tools.
How to Save an Email to Google Drive (2026)
Save Gmail messages to Google Drive — single email as PDF, batch save with Google Takeout, or auto-archive with filters. Plus saving attachments only.
How to Scan Documents with Google Drive (2026)
Scan paper documents to Google Drive using the built-in Drive scanner on iPhone and Android — auto-edge detection, multi-page PDFs, OCR, and saving directly to a Drive folder.
How to Use Google Drive Offline (2026)
Enable Google Drive offline access so Docs, Sheets, Slides, and recent files open and edit without an internet connection — on desktop, mobile, and Drive for desktop.
How to Use Google Drive Search Operators (2026)
Find anything in Google Drive fast with search operators — owner:, type:, before:, after:, sharedwith:, title:, and more. Plus full-text search and combining operators.
How to Make a File Private in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to lock down a Google Drive file or folder, restrict access, turn off link sharing, manage inheritance, and audit access with the Activity dashboard.
How to Organize Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to organize Google Drive in 2026, folder colors, starring, shared drives vs My Drive, Drive labels, search operators, and Gemini AI suggestions.
How to Recover Deleted Files in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to restore deleted files from Google Drive trash, recover files past the 30-day window, and use Workspace admin recovery tools.
How to Share a Folder in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step instructions for sharing folders in Google Drive, covering specific people, link sharing, permission levels, expiry dates, and Drive for desktop.
How to Transfer Ownership in Google Drive (2026 Guide)
Transfer ownership of files and folders in Google Drive. Covers single files, shared drives, Workspace domain rules, and impacts on forms and scripts.
How to Upload a Folder to Google Drive (2026 Guide)
How to upload entire folders to Google Drive, drag-and-drop, folder upload button, Drive for desktop sync, file size limits, and mobile workarounds.
How to Use an AI Agent for Research
Use your Carly AI agent to pull reports, research companies, summarize documents, and organize findings in Google Drive — by email or chat.